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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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